Sams highlights local events, popular music at WHKP

Tyler Sams DJs the "Mid-morning with Tyler" show at WHKP in Hendersonville.

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By Mark SchulmanTimes-News Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 9:53 p.m.

WHKP AM 1450 has a new program sandwiched in between the "Good Morning Morning Hendersonville Show" with Chuck Finley and "The Rush Limbaugh Show."

Listeners are tuning into "Mid-Mornings with Tyler," which airs from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

"I have been so well received by the listeners and truly enjoy the interaction with my fan base, as connecting with the audience is my top priority," host Tyler Sams, 29, said about his show that hit the airwaves April 1.

The program showcases music as well as the latest events and happenings going on across Hendersonville, and the vicinity, he said.

Sams, who now lives in Arden, has had a love for broadcasting since he was a young boy. He got his start in 2002 at WTZQ, where he worked weekends for several years while in junior high school.

His first on-air position was with Blue Ridge Broadcasting 106.9 The Light.

"This opportunity allowed me to gain a much broader experience in the world of radio, and while I was there, I was professionally coached and critiqued by Texas radio hall of fame inductee, Tommy Kramer," he said.

He was on the WHKP programming staff from 2007 to 2009 and rejoined the team in 2012.

"I feel it is a pleasure to return to the broadcast media leader in Henderson County allowing me to continue the tradition of excellence," Sams said.

WHKP General Manager Art Cooley said Sams is "one of the young guns of broadcasting who understands how to reach different age audiences through music and presentation of information."

Sams knows the local community from growing up in the area and relates well with covering local news, weather and other events, Cooley said.

"Tyler is truly a team player who loves radio and being a part of the Hendersonville broadcast scene," Cooley said. "(Sams) works well with his associates to entertain the WHKP radio listening audience."

Vice President Richard Rhodes said Sams brings an energetic and friendly voice to Henderson County.

<p>WHKP AM 1450 has a new program sandwiched in between the "Good Morning Morning Hendersonville Show" with Chuck Finley and "The Rush Limbaugh Show." </p><p>Listeners are tuning into "Mid-Mornings with Tyler," which airs from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.</p><p>"I have been so well received by the listeners and truly enjoy the interaction with my fan base, as connecting with the audience is my top priority," host Tyler Sams, 29, said about his show that hit the airwaves April 1.</p><p>The program showcases music as well as the latest events and happenings going on across Hendersonville, and the vicinity, he said.</p><p>Sams, who now lives in Arden, has had a love for broadcasting since he was a young boy. He got his start in 2002 at WTZQ, where he worked weekends for several years while in junior high school.</p><p>His first on-air position was with Blue Ridge Broadcasting 106.9 The Light.</p><p>"This opportunity allowed me to gain a much broader experience in the world of radio, and while I was there, I was professionally coached and critiqued by Texas radio hall of fame inductee, Tommy Kramer," he said.</p><p>He was on the WHKP programming staff from 2007 to 2009 and rejoined the team in 2012.</p><p>"I feel it is a pleasure to return to the broadcast media leader in Henderson County allowing me to continue the tradition of excellence," Sams said.</p><p>WHKP General Manager Art Cooley said Sams is "one of the young guns of broadcasting who understands how to reach different age audiences through music and presentation of information."</p><p>Sams knows the local community from growing up in the area and relates well with covering local news, weather and other events, Cooley said. </p><p>"Tyler is truly a team player who loves radio and being a part of the Hendersonville broadcast scene," Cooley said. "(Sams) works well with his associates to entertain the WHKP radio listening audience."</p><p>Vice President Richard Rhodes said Sams brings an energetic and friendly voice to Henderson County.</p><p>"I am sure Tyler's audience will continue to grow daily as our listeners tune in and enjoy his program," Rhodes said.</p><p>Reach Schulman at 828-694-7890 or mark.schulman@blueridgenow.com.</p>